NFL Week 9 Injury Report: Key Players Out, Impact on Lineups

UPDATE: As NFL Week 9 kicks off, a wave of injuries is reshaping fantasy football lineups, with significant names like Kyler Murray sidelined. Teams are scrambling to adjust as the latest injury reports emerge, with critical updates just announced this morning.

In an encouraging turn, overall injuries have decreased from previous weeks, but several key players remain out or questionable, impacting the way fans approach their fantasy picks today.

For the Green Bay Packers, kicker Brandon McManus (quadriceps) is questionable for today’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers. After a limited practice on Wednesday, he finished the week strong with two full practices. If McManus is unable to play, Lucas Havrisik, who successfully filled in during earlier weeks, would step in as the placekicker.

In a crucial Sunday night game, the Washington Commanders will see kicker Matt Gay off the injury report after recovering from a back issue, ready to face the Seattle Seahawks.

Defensive players are also feeling the heat. The New York Giants will miss cornerback Paulson Adebo (knee) against the San Francisco 49ersTaron Johnson (groin) from the Buffalo Bills is listed as questionable for their game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

In further updates, safety Chuck Clark of the Pittsburgh Steelers is out due to illness, while DeShon Elliott has been placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games. The Seattle Seahawks also face a significant blow, losing safety Julian Love to injured reserve as well.

As for linebackers, Shaq Thompson of the Bills will not participate against the Chiefs, and Jack Sanborn of the Cowboys is out for their Monday night game against the Cardinals. The status of Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) and Quay Walker (calf) remains uncertain as both are questionable for their respective matchups.

This injury report comes at a critical time as fans finalize their fantasy lineups. The impact of these injuries will be felt across multiple teams, emphasizing the need for quick adjustments. For those managing fantasy football rosters, the clock is ticking, and lineup decisions must be made swiftly.

Stay tuned for further updates as the games unfold, and monitor injury reports closely for any last-minute changes that could affect your fantasy outcomes. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide timely updates as new information becomes available.